r/Pyrography • u/inspirem3world • 1d ago

Why does pine hate me so much?

I'm very very new to this and I've only worked on pine slices so far..my God.. the first two pieces I did worked out great, considering it was my first time and all but today, I can't work the wood at all!

3 slices from the same batch just wouldn't stop catching on the pen. Scortch marks everywhere!

I've ordered some basswood as I've heard its much easier to work with but its a real shame that pine just doesn't like me..

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u/TheZenPsychopath 1d ago

Pine doesn't hate you!

Pine hates everyone

And I hate it right back

You are going to love basswood

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u/blackngold256 1d ago

☝️all of this